Answer to Question #67680 in General Chemistry for Andrea

Question

Does this reaction occur? Refer to the Activity series chart. 2 AgNO3 + Ni —> Ni(NO3)2 + 2 Ag

Answer 1

According to activity series, from Nickel to Silver activity decreases, so Nickel is more active than Silver. Thus, this reaction occurs, and Nickel replaces Ag:

2 AgNO 3 + Ni —> Ni(NO 3 ) 2 + 2 Ag 

Answer: the reaction occurs.